Knees not as steady as they used to be? Start here.

A knee brace that stays up and tightens with a dial

A sleeve squeezes, but it doesn’t hold, and by lunch it has slid down. This one grips with silicone, and a turn of the dial sets the hold without taking it off.

$35 a knee when you get both: $70.00 for the pair, or $49.99 for one. Free U.S. shipping.

  • 90 nights Not for you? Full refund, no need to send it back.
  • Sized by thigh Not guessed from your weight. Wrong size? Free swap.
  • Left and right Each brace is shaped for its leg.
Turning the dial of the Cool Black Dialed knee brace on the stairs
  • Down the stairs
  • Up from the chair
  • Through a ten-hour shift
  • Round the long loop
  • Into the garden
  • Back up the hill

Most braces slide down, bunch up, or come off by lunch

A sleeve squeezes, but it doesn’t hold. Most feel tight in the morning and loose by the afternoon, right when your knee wants more. And one fixed setting can’t suit both the stairs and your desk.

  • Going down the stairs
  • Standing up from a chair
  • A long shift on your feet
  • A walk you cut short
Cool Black Dialed knee brace on a walk with a beagle
“I have tried so many braces. They would slide down…”Verified buyer, reviewing a dial knee brace

One turn more for the stairs. One turn back for the sofa.

Turn the dial and a steel cable draws the brace in evenly around your knee, a click at a time. Turn it back when you sit down. You never have to roll it off to change the fit.

Turn to tighten. Turn back to loosen.

Drag the dial, tap a setting, or use your arrow keys. The real dial clicks in much finer steps.

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Six parts, one job: stay put and hold steady

Everything a plain sleeve leaves out, in a brace that still weighs less than your phone.

5Double silicone gripTwo wavy silicone strips inside the top band hold it in place.
4Alloy spring staysSprings on both sides for side-to-side support and a steadier knee.
310 mm gel ringThicker than the usual 7 mm. Sits around the kneecap and cushions every step.
Exploded view: dial, cable lacing, gel ring, spring stays, grip band and knit sleeve
1Micro-dialTwist to tighten in seconds. Fine steps, so you set exactly how firm it feels.
2Steel cable lacingDraws the brace in evenly along the side of the knee as you turn.
6Four-way stretch knitBreathable, light, and slim enough to sit close under clothes.
< 0.5 cmSlippage after an hour of running, in the maker’s own test.
10 mmGel ring around the kneecap, vs 7 mm on standard braces.
2 sidesSpring stays run down both sides of the knee for side-to-side support.
5.6 ozLighter than most phones, so you forget it’s on.

Made for an ordinary Tuesday

Pulling a trouser leg down over the brace

Under work trousers

A thin knit body and a low-profile dial on the outer side.

Woman walking her beagle wearing the brace

On the long walk

Silicone grip on the inside keeps it from sliding toward your ankle.

How it stacks up

Hinged braces are strong but bulky. Sleeves are slim but loose. The dial sits between them.

FeatureDialedSleeveStrapHinged
Adjust support while wearing it
Support around the kneecap
Side support
Slim enough for under trousers
Grip that stops it sliding down

What people say about dial knee braces

Real lines from verified Amazon reviews of dial knee braces like this one. They aren’t reviews of our store. We’re new, and we won’t make reviews up.

“I have tried so many braces. They would slide down… a great price to pay for actually being pain-free for the whole entire day”
Verified purchase, dial knee brace
“my husband wore it out with all the hard construction he does… he says it’s a game changer… True to fit”
Verified purchase, dial knee brace
“I’ve only had it for 2 days and what a difference, battled bone on bone for 20 years. I can’t believe I’m finding relief so soon.”
Verified purchase, dial knee brace
“It helps to stabilize my bone on bone knee confidently play golf and complete my yard chores.”
Verified purchase, dial knee brace
“My wife uses the [dial] knee brace on both knees when exercising and hiking”
Verified purchase, dial knee brace

Wear it for 90 nights. Then decide.

Take it up the stairs, through a full shift, on the long walk. If it isn’t for you, email us within 90 nights of delivery and we refund you in full. You don’t need to send it back. Wrong size? We send the right one free.

See the pair price

Honest about who it’s for

We’d rather you skip it than send it back.

A good fit if

  • Your sleeve keeps sliding down or bunching up behind your knee.
  • Stairs are where you notice your knee most.
  • You’re on your feet for long shifts and want to loosen or tighten it as the day goes.
  • You want support that’s slim enough for jeans or work trousers.

Not the right brace if

  • You’ve just had knee surgery and need a rigid, locked brace.
  • You have a fresh injury that hasn’t been checked by a doctor.
  • You want a medical device. This is a support brace, not a treatment.
  • Your thigh is much wider than your knee. The top band can roll on some legs; email us before ordering and we’ll help you pick.
Left and right Cool Black Dialed knee braces

Two knees, one price

The pair comes as a left and a right brace, each shaped for its side. That’s $35 a knee. One brace on its own is $49.99.

$70.00$99.98Save $29.98

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Free U.S. shipping. 90-night money-back guarantee. Free size swap.

Questions, answered

Something we missed? A person reads every email: support@ellerwood.com

Is it for the left or the right leg?

Each brace is shaped for one side. Pick your leg when you buy a single brace; the pair comes with one left and one right, and two pairs come with two of each.

How do I pick my size?

Measure around your thigh about 4 inches above your kneecap. The product page has a size finder that picks the size for you. Between sizes, go up one.

How do I loosen it?

Turn the dial back. Loosen it before you take the brace off, then roll it down from the top band.

Will it slide down?

Silicone grip strips line the inside of the top band to hold it in place. If your thigh is much wider than your knee, the top band can roll; email us if you are unsure.

Can I wear it under jeans or work trousers?

The knit body is slim and the dial sits on the outer side of the knee, so it fits under most straight-leg trousers.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash in cold water with a mild soap and let it air dry. Keep it out of the dryer and away from direct heat.

What if it doesn’t fit or I don’t like it?

Wrong size: we send the right one free. Not for you: email us within 90 nights of delivery and we refund you in full.

When will it arrive?

Orders ship in 1–3 business days and usually arrive in 7–15 business days. You get tracking by email.